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General Election 2019: Will Narendra Modi's magic work in 2019?

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India Votes: Exit Polls 2019; Result's Predictions of General Election 2019

With the last of leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls coming to an end on Sunday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/exit-polls-2019-pm-modi-returning-to-power-with-300-plus-seats-say-pollsters-219927">exit polls&nbsp;predicted a massive win</a> for the PM Narendra Modi-led BJP in the 2019 general elections.&nbsp;

One of the biggest and the most interesting predictions was for the national capital wherein polls predicted all seven seats to go to the Bharatiya Janata Party.&nbsp;

As per Today's Chanakya, the BJP is predicted to keep all seven seats in the national capital with other major parties scoring nil.&nbsp;

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Polstrat exit polls suggested AAP washed out in Delhi and the BJP to get all 7 seats. India TV also predicted that the BJP will bag all 7 seats out in the national capital.&nbsp;

In the 2014 elections, the BJP has registered a win on all seven seats in the national capital.&nbsp;

Pollsters predicted a massive win for the BJP this Lok Sabha polls. C-Voter predicted NDA's win on 287 seats while Times Now-VMR showed a massive win for the party with 306 seats. Congress is likely to bag between 128 to 132 seats as per the two pollsters.&nbsp;

Others, which include regional parties, will get 120 seats according to Times Now-VMR and 87 according to Republic C-Voter survey.

Watch: Congress&nbsp;leader&nbsp;Sheila Dixit&nbsp;and BJP's&nbsp;Sudesh Verma react to the exit poll predictions:

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All seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/lok-sabha-polls-2019-nationalist-congress-party-supremo-sharad-pawar-meets-n-chandrababu-naidu-in-delhi-219863">national capital</a> - Chandni Chowk, East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South Delhi and West Delhi - went to polls in the sixth leg of Lok Sabha polls on May 12.&nbsp;

Counting of votes will be held on May 23 and the results will be announced on the same day. &nbsp;

With the last of leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls coming to an end on Sunday, exit polls predicted a massive win for the PM Narendra Modi-led BJP in the 2019 general elections.

With the last of leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls coming to an end on Sunday, exit polls predicted a massive win for the PM Narendra Modi-led BJP in the 2019 general elections. One of the biggest and the most interesting predictions was for the national capital wherein polls predicted all seven seats to go to the Bharatiya Janata Party. As per Today's Chanakya, the BJP is predicted to keep all seven seats in the national capital with other major parties scoring nil. #TCPoll Delhi LS Seat Projection BJP 7 ± 2 Seats AAP 0 ± 1 Seats Congress 0 ± 1 Seats Others NIL#News24TodaysChanakya — Today's Chanakya (@TodaysChanakya) May 19, 2019 × Polstrat exit polls suggested AAP washed out in Delhi and the BJP to get all 7 seats. India TV also predicted that the BJP will bag all 7 seats out in the national capital. In the 2014 elections, the BJP has registered a win on all seven seats in the national capital. Pollsters predicted a massive win for the BJP this Lok Sabha polls. C-Voter predicted NDA's win on 287 seats while Times Now-VMR showed a massive win for the party with 306 seats. Congress is likely to bag between 128 to 132 seats as per the two pollsters. Others, which include regional parties, will get 120 seats according to Times Now-VMR and 87 according to Republic C-Voter survey. Watch: Congress leader Sheila Dixit and BJP's Sudesh Verma react to the exit poll predictions: × All seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital - Chandni Chowk, East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South Delhi and West Delhi - went to polls in the sixth leg of Lok Sabha polls on May 12. Counting of votes will be held on May 23 and the results will be announced on the same day.

Exit polls 2019: Pollsters predict BJP to make a clean sweep in Delhi on all 7 seats

The exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led NDA will again get the lion's share of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats. While Times Now-VMR says NDA will get 58 seats in UP, C-Voter is a little conservative predicting 38 seats for it. The poll of polls, a collection of various exit polls, predicts 43 seats for NDA.

These predictions are significant considering the fact that the party won 71 seats out of 80 in the last general election in 2014, propelling it to form the government at the Centre. The exit polls this time too predict that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/exit-polls-2019-pm-modi-returning-to-power-with-300-plus-seats-say-pollsters-219927">NDA is going to form the government</a> at Centre.

The pollsters paint a gloomy picture for the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, which recently inducted Priyanka Gandhi as its general secretary and made her in-charge of eastern UP. Both Times Now-VMR and and C-Voter say the Congress will get just two seats in Uttar Pradesh.

The alliance of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party too is suffering, according to exit polls. Times Now-VMR and Jan Ki Baat exit polls say Others, which includes SP and BSP, will get around 20 seats in Uttar Pradesh. C-Voter, however, takes a conservative approach and predicted 40 seats for Others in Uttar Pradesh.

Samajwadi Party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, and Mayawati's BSP had surprised many when they joined hands in January "to keep the BJP out of power at the Centre".

Today, the exit polls show that the Narendra Modi-led BJP won't be impacted by the coming together of these two regional power houses.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP cornered a lion's share of the UP's 80 Lok Sabha seats. It got 42.63 per cent of vote share and 71 seats, which contributed massively in BJP's victory.

Along with its NDA constituents, it won 336 out of 543 seats and formed the government at the Centre. It was for the first time in about three decades that a party won such a huge number of seats.

The exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led NDA will again get the lion's share of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats. While Times Now-VMR says NDA will get 58 seats in UP, C-Voter is a little conservative predicting 38 seats for it.

The exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led NDA will again get the lion's share of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats. While Times Now-VMR says NDA will get 58 seats in UP, C-Voter is a little conservative predicting 38 seats for it. The poll of polls, a collection of various exit polls, predicts 43 seats for NDA. These predictions are significant considering the fact that the party won 71 seats out of 80 in the last general election in 2014, propelling it to form the government at the Centre. The exit polls this time too predict that the NDA is going to form the government at Centre. The pollsters paint a gloomy picture for the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, which recently inducted Priyanka Gandhi as its general secretary and made her in-charge of eastern UP. Both Times Now-VMR and and C-Voter say the Congress will get just two seats in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party too is suffering, according to exit polls. Times Now-VMR and Jan Ki Baat exit polls say Others, which includes SP and BSP, will get around 20 seats in Uttar Pradesh. C-Voter, however, takes a conservative approach and predicted 40 seats for Others in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, and Mayawati's BSP had surprised many when they joined hands in January "to keep the BJP out of power at the Centre". Today, the exit polls show that the Narendra Modi-led BJP won't be impacted by the coming together of these two regional power houses. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP cornered a lion's share of the UP's 80 Lok Sabha seats. It got 42.63 per cent of vote share and 71 seats, which contributed massively in BJP's victory. Along with its NDA constituents, it won 336 out of 543 seats and formed the government at the Centre. It was for the first time in about three decades that a party won such a huge number of seats.

Lion's share of Uttar Pradesh's seats going to BJP, predict exit polls

Amidst sniping of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/weve-come-to-power-only-with-blessing-of-rahul-gandhi-kumaraswamy-141024">coalition partners JD(S) by Congress </a>leaders in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday told the state unit that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

This was conveyed by Gandhi to a delegation of party leaders who met him in Delhi&nbsp;according to working president of the Karnataka Congress unit, Dinesh Gundu Rao.

"The meeting with Rahul Gandhi is a bid to work in a more cohesive, strong and united manner. Some statements have been made against the coalition government by a few of our party members, which are not acceptable at all. Because of Lok Sabha election, we did not take any strict action but in the future, the party high command has said such things will be not tolerated and firm action will be taken. We need to have more discipline in Congress party," said Rao.

The delegation included former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar.

The state unit president also said that very soon a co-ordination committee meeting will be convened.

"We are expecting very good results on May 23, there will be a new government in Delhi. There has been misrule in the country because of five years of Narendra Modi government and people are going to send him out," Rao added.

Lately there were statements from Siddaramaiah`s supporters against chief minister H D Kumaraswamy with the statements suggesting that there could be trouble for him after the results are out.

Kumaraswamy himself took a dig at Siddaramaiah, a former JD(S) leader, saying Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge missed the bus for chief ministership in the party.

Siddaramaiah hit back saying even Kumaraswamy`s brother H D Revanna would be a better candidate for the top post.Polling began on Sunday in 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union Territory in the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections. The counting of votes will begin on May 23. (ANI)&nbsp;

Amidst sniping of coalition partners JD(S) by Congress leaders in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday told the state unit that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

Amidst sniping of coalition partners JD(S) by Congress leaders in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday told the state unit that such behaviour will not be tolerated. This was conveyed by Gandhi to a delegation of party leaders who met him in Delhi according to working president of the Karnataka Congress unit, Dinesh Gundu Rao. "The meeting with Rahul Gandhi is a bid to work in a more cohesive, strong and united manner. Some statements have been made against the coalition government by a few of our party members, which are not acceptable at all. Because of Lok Sabha election, we did not take any strict action but in the future, the party high command has said such things will be not tolerated and firm action will be taken. We need to have more discipline in Congress party," said Rao. The delegation included former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar. The state unit president also said that very soon a co-ordination committee meeting will be convened. "We are expecting very good results on May 23, there will be a new government in Delhi. There has been misrule in the country because of five years of Narendra Modi government and people are going to send him out," Rao added. Lately there were statements from Siddaramaiah`s supporters against chief minister H D Kumaraswamy with the statements suggesting that there could be trouble for him after the results are out. Kumaraswamy himself took a dig at Siddaramaiah, a former JD(S) leader, saying Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge missed the bus for chief ministership in the party. Siddaramaiah hit back saying even Kumaraswamy`s brother H D Revanna would be a better candidate for the top post.Polling began on Sunday in 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union Territory in the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections. The counting of votes will begin on May 23. (ANI)

Rahul Gandhi tells Karnataka leaders to behave, avoid coalition troubles

The polling for the last leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls ended on Sunday. According to the Election Commission, 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase 7 of general polls.&nbsp;

Voter turnout in Bihar was recorded at 49.92 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 66.18 per cent, Madhya Pradesh 69.38 per cent, Punjab 58.81 per cent, Uttar Pradesh 54.37 per cent, West Bengal 73.05 per cent, Jharkhand 70.5 per cent, Chandigarh 63.57 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/lok-sabha-polls-2019-violence-mar-polls-in-west-bengal-bjp-and-cpi-accuse-trinamool-congress-of-creating-ruckus-219853">Large scale violence</a> was reported from different parliamentary constituencies of West Bengal on the final phase of elections. The state witnessed clashes on Sunday too with Trinamool and BJP blaming each other for the violence.

While vehicles of few leaders were vandalised in poll-related violence, BJP has also accused TMC of beating its office-bearers.

Elections for the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls&nbsp;were held in all parliamentary constituencies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh along with the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Polls&nbsp;were also scheduled&nbsp;in some constituencies of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

The Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to be re-elected, was one of the key seats of Phase 7. PM Modi was among the 918 candidates whose fate was decided in the final phase of polling today.

Around 7.27 crore voters took part in the final phase of elections. Out of this around 3.47 crore were women and 3,377 were persons of third gender, the Election Commission stated.

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The polling for the last leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls ended on Sunday. According to the Election Commission, 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase 7 of general polls.

The polling for the last leg of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls ended on Sunday. According to the Election Commission, 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase 7 of general polls. Voter turnout in Bihar was recorded at 49.92 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 66.18 per cent, Madhya Pradesh 69.38 per cent, Punjab 58.81 per cent, Uttar Pradesh 54.37 per cent, West Bengal 73.05 per cent, Jharkhand 70.5 per cent, Chandigarh 63.57 per cent. Large scale violence was reported from different parliamentary constituencies of West Bengal on the final phase of elections. The state witnessed clashes on Sunday too with Trinamool and BJP blaming each other for the violence. While vehicles of few leaders were vandalised in poll-related violence, BJP has also accused TMC of beating its office-bearers. Elections for the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls were held in all parliamentary constituencies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh along with the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Polls were also scheduled in some constituencies of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to be re-elected, was one of the key seats of Phase 7. PM Modi was among the 918 candidates whose fate was decided in the final phase of polling today. Around 7.27 crore voters took part in the final phase of elections. Out of this around 3.47 crore were women and 3,377 were persons of third gender, the Election Commission stated. (With inputs from agencies)

61% voter turnout recorded in phase 7 of Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

Incidents of violence in West Bengal and clashes in Punjab were reported during the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, with 60.21&nbsp;polling percentage being recorded till 6&nbsp;pm in 59 seats.

The last phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will decide the fate of 918 candidates including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also saw EVM glitches and poll boycott at some booths.

Voting was held&nbsp;in all 13 seats of Punjab and an equal number of seats in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat Chandigarh.

According to the Election Commission app, in Uttar Pradesh, 54.31&nbsp;per cent voting was recorded till 6&nbsp;pm in 13 Lok Sabha seats, officials said.

The turnout in Varanasi was 46.53 per cent, while in Gorakhpur, it was 48.17 per cent. The highest turnout was 53.30 per cent in Deoria, while Ballia reported the lowest turnout of 42.51 per cent, the Election Commission said.&nbsp;

Violence erupted in Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency, where state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mahendra Nath Pandey is seeking re-election, when supporters of the saffron party and the Samajwadi Party clashed. The situation was later brought under control.

A report from Chandauli said the fingers of Dalits had been inked before they could actually cast their vote in Tara Jivanpur village under Alinagar police station. Officials said an FIR was registered in the matter.

Incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal where 73.07&nbsp;per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 6&nbsp;pm in nine Lok Sabha seats.

According to BJP's North Kolkata candidate Rahul Sinha, a crude bomb was hurled near Girish Park in the constituency around noon. Police, however, said crackers were burst in the area, and polling was underway peacefully.

In Kolkata south, TMC candidate Mala Roy alleged that she was stopped from entering polling booths.

Sporadic clashes were reported in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, with TMC workers claiming that voters were being intimidated by central forces outside booths.

BJP candidate Nilanjan Roy in Diamond Harbour constituency alleged that his car was vandalised in Budge Budge area. Similar reports also came in from Jadavpur constituency, where BJP candidate Anupam Hazra's car came under the attack of unidentified men.

"Polling has by and large been peaceful in the nine seats. There have been no complaints of any violence from any of the polling booths," an election official told PTI.

"There were also reports of EVM glitches in several polling stations. We have sent reserve EVMs to booths, where the voting process was temporarily hampered due to technical glitches," he added.

Punjab saw a polling percentage of 58.81 per&nbsp;cent till 6&nbsp;pm in 13 Lok Sabha seats. More than 50 per cent turnout was registered in lone Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, EC app stated.&nbsp;Maximum polling percentage was witnessed at 62.67 in Sangrur and the lowest was in Hoshiarpur at 49.11.

In the morning, there were some reports of technical glitches in EVMs at several places including Ludhiana, Samana and Moga. Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said eight ballot units, 13 control units, and eight voter-verified paper audit trail have been replaced.&nbsp;

There were also reports of clashes between Congress and Akali-BJP workers in Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda and Gurdaspur. At Talwandi Sabo, Akalis alleged that shots were also fired by ruling party workers.

In Himachal Pradesh, 66.18&nbsp;per cent turnout was recorded till 5 pm in four Lok Sabha seats where five MLAs, including a state minister, are among the 45 candidates in the fray.

EVM snags delayed voting at nine polling stations. Voting restarted after the nine faulty EVMs were replaced, a state election officer said.

A turnout of 132 per cent has been recorded in the world's highest polling station in Lahaul and Spiti district's Tashigang village, a district official said.

In Madhya Pradesh, 69.38&nbsp;per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6&nbsp;pm in eight Lok Sabha seats.

However, voters listed at a booth in Agar Malwa district falling under the Dewas seat and five booths in Mandsaur seat boycotted the polling over their demands. Efforts were on to persuade voters to exercise their democratic right, an official said.

The official said around 12 people cast their votes at the polling booth in Dewas after being persuaded by election officials there.

Bihar witnessed 49.92&nbsp;per cent voting till 6&nbsp;pm in eight Lok Sabha seats.

An election official said, "Going by reports that reached us from district headquarters, we have found out that the voting process was temporarily hampered at few polling stations in Ara, Sasaram, Jehanabad, Pataliputr and Buxar. Officials have attended to the complaints and redressed all grievances," he said.

In neighbouring Jharkhand, an estimated 70.05&nbsp;per cent of the total 45,64,681 voters exercised their franchise in three Lok Sabha seats.

In the last phase of Lok Sabha polls, over 10.01 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. The Election Commission has set up more than 1.12 lakh polling stations and has deployed security personnel for smooth conduct of polls.

An average of 66.88 per cent voters exercised their franchise in the last six phases. The whole elections were spread over 38 days. Counting of votes will be taken up on May 23.

Incidents of violence in West Bengal and clashes in Punjab were reported during the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, with 60.21 polling percentage being recorded till 6 pm in 59 seats.

Incidents of violence in West Bengal and clashes in Punjab were reported during the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, with 60.21 polling percentage being recorded till 6 pm in 59 seats. The last phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will decide the fate of 918 candidates including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also saw EVM glitches and poll boycott at some booths. Voting was held in all 13 seats of Punjab and an equal number of seats in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat Chandigarh. According to the Election Commission app, in Uttar Pradesh, 54.31 per cent voting was recorded till 6 pm in 13 Lok Sabha seats, officials said. The turnout in Varanasi was 46.53 per cent, while in Gorakhpur, it was 48.17 per cent. The highest turnout was 53.30 per cent in Deoria, while Ballia reported the lowest turnout of 42.51 per cent, the Election Commission said. Violence erupted in Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency, where state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mahendra Nath Pandey is seeking re-election, when supporters of the saffron party and the Samajwadi Party clashed. The situation was later brought under control. A report from Chandauli said the fingers of Dalits had been inked before they could actually cast their vote in Tara Jivanpur village under Alinagar police station. Officials said an FIR was registered in the matter. Incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal where 73.07 per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 6 pm in nine Lok Sabha seats. According to BJP's North Kolkata candidate Rahul Sinha, a crude bomb was hurled near Girish Park in the constituency around noon. Police, however, said crackers were burst in the area, and polling was underway peacefully. In Kolkata south, TMC candidate Mala Roy alleged that she was stopped from entering polling booths. Sporadic clashes were reported in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, with TMC workers claiming that voters were being intimidated by central forces outside booths. BJP candidate Nilanjan Roy in Diamond Harbour constituency alleged that his car was vandalised in Budge Budge area. Similar reports also came in from Jadavpur constituency, where BJP candidate Anupam Hazra's car came under the attack of unidentified men. "Polling has by and large been peaceful in the nine seats. There have been no complaints of any violence from any of the polling booths," an election official told PTI. "There were also reports of EVM glitches in several polling stations. We have sent reserve EVMs to booths, where the voting process was temporarily hampered due to technical glitches," he added. Punjab saw a polling percentage of 58.81 per cent till 6 pm in 13 Lok Sabha seats. More than 50 per cent turnout was registered in lone Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, EC app stated. Maximum polling percentage was witnessed at 62.67 in Sangrur and the lowest was in Hoshiarpur at 49.11. In the morning, there were some reports of technical glitches in EVMs at several places including Ludhiana, Samana and Moga. Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said eight ballot units, 13 control units, and eight voter-verified paper audit trail have been replaced. There were also reports of clashes between Congress and Akali-BJP workers in Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda and Gurdaspur. At Talwandi Sabo, Akalis alleged that shots were also fired by ruling party workers. In Himachal Pradesh, 66.18 per cent turnout was recorded till 5 pm in four Lok Sabha seats where five MLAs, including a state minister, are among the 45 candidates in the fray. EVM snags delayed voting at nine polling stations. Voting restarted after the nine faulty EVMs were replaced, a state election officer said. A turnout of 132 per cent has been recorded in the world's highest polling station in Lahaul and Spiti district's Tashigang village, a district official said. In Madhya Pradesh, 69.38 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm in eight Lok Sabha seats. However, voters listed at a booth in Agar Malwa district falling under the Dewas seat and five booths in Mandsaur seat boycotted the polling over their demands. Efforts were on to persuade voters to exercise their democratic right, an official said. The official said around 12 people cast their votes at the polling booth in Dewas after being persuaded by election officials there. Bihar witnessed 49.92 per cent voting till 6 pm in eight Lok Sabha seats. An election official said, "Going by reports that reached us from district headquarters, we have found out that the voting process was temporarily hampered at few polling stations in Ara, Sasaram, Jehanabad, Pataliputr and Buxar. Officials have attended to the complaints and redressed all grievances," he said. In neighbouring Jharkhand, an estimated 70.05 per cent of the total 45,64,681 voters exercised their franchise in three Lok Sabha seats. In the last phase of Lok Sabha polls, over 10.01 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. The Election Commission has set up more than 1.12 lakh polling stations and has deployed security personnel for smooth conduct of polls. An average of 66.88 per cent voters exercised their franchise in the last six phases. The whole elections were spread over 38 days. Counting of votes will be taken up on May 23.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Violence in Bengal, clashes in Punjab reported

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PM Modi said that he has some special connection or relation with Kedarnath. He is there to take the blessings of Lord Shiva.

PM Modi says, 'I have some special connection with Kedarnath'

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India Votes: Decodes the 'Exit Polls 2019' with Panel of Special Guests or Experts

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/lok-sabha-polls-2019-nationalist-congress-party-supremo-sharad-pawar-meets-n-chandrababu-naidu-in-delhi-219863">Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu</a> in Delhi on Sunday.

The meeting is seen as an effort towards forming an alternative government at the Centre if the BJP does not get enough numbers to retain power.

Naidu on Saturday held <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/tdp-chief-naidu-meets-rahul-discusses-firming-up-anti-bjp-front-219558">discussions with parties opposed to the BJP</a>. He met leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow.

Naidu also met NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI leader Sudhakar Reddy, and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav.

He had flown to Lucknow for meeting the grand alliance leaders.

Last night, he had met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. None of the leaders, including Naidu, spoke to the media after the meetings.

However, in a television interview, the TDP chief expressed confidence that the BJP would fall short of a majority and would be unable to form the government.

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi on Sunday.

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi on Sunday. The meeting is seen as an effort towards forming an alternative government at the Centre if the BJP does not get enough numbers to retain power. Naidu on Saturday held discussions with parties opposed to the BJP. He met leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow. Naidu also met NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI leader Sudhakar Reddy, and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav. He had flown to Lucknow for meeting the grand alliance leaders. Last night, he had met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. None of the leaders, including Naidu, spoke to the media after the meetings. However, in a television interview, the TDP chief expressed confidence that the BJP would fall short of a majority and would be unable to form the government.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Sitaram Yechury meets Rahul, Naidu; discusses post-poll scenario

RJD Candidate Misa Bharti request women voters to exercise their right. She also appealed women voters to come out and vote in huge numbers. Watch this video to know more.

RJD Candidate Misa Bharti request women voters to come out and vote in huge numbers

Shouting "no road, no vote", a group of villagers in Bihar`s Nalanda district on Sunday boycotted polling and smashed an electronic voting machine (EVM).

They also damaged the vehicle of a block development officer (BDO).

The group was protesting against alleged lack of proper road connectivity and development.

Meanwhile, a scuffle ensued between two groups after someone went ahead and cast his ballot at booth number 299 in Chandora village of Rajgir block of Nalanda district. Security personnel posted at the polling station were also chased away by the group of protesting villagers.

Shortly after the incident, the district administration rushed in additional forces to bring the situation under control.

Voting is underway for eight seats in Bihar in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha election.

The counting of votes is scheduled for May 23.

Shouting "no road, no vote", a group of villagers in Bihar`s Nalanda district on Sunday boycotted polling and smashed an electronic voting machine (EVM). They also damaged the vehicle of a block development officer (BDO).

Shouting "no road, no vote", a group of villagers in Bihar`s Nalanda district on Sunday boycotted polling and smashed an electronic voting machine (EVM). They also damaged the vehicle of a block development officer (BDO). The group was protesting against alleged lack of proper road connectivity and development. Meanwhile, a scuffle ensued between two groups after someone went ahead and cast his ballot at booth number 299 in Chandora village of Rajgir block of Nalanda district. Security personnel posted at the polling station were also chased away by the group of protesting villagers. Shortly after the incident, the district administration rushed in additional forces to bring the situation under control. Voting is underway for eight seats in Bihar in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha election. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 23.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Villagers boycott polls, smash EVM in Bihar's Nalanda

Voter turnout till 03.00 PM: Bihar-46.66%, Himachal Pradesh-53.62%, Punjab-48.78%. Watch the latest voter turnout percentage for the last phase of polling.

Voter turnout till 03.00 PM: Bihar-46.66%, Himachal Pradesh-53.62%, Punjab-48.78%

The voters of a village on the Sino-India border in Himachal Pradesh have boycotted the Lok Sabha poll as the government "failed" to find a permanent solution to frequent floods they face.

Located at an altitude of 10,000 feet and around 350 km from state capital Shimla, voters at Geu village in Lahaul and Spiti district said they had been demanding their resettlement but their demands remained unheard.

"We have to take the decision as none of the governments have found a permanent solution to frequent floods due to a nearby nullah," a villager said.

According to the district election office, there are 167 voters registered at the village and none of them have voted so far.

The district officials and election staff is in the village to persuade them to withdraw the boycott and exercise their franchise.

Only five votes have been cast at the Geu polling station, that too were cast by the poll staff, a district spokesperson said.

The five members of the poll staff do not belong to the village but they cast their votes on the basis of election duty certificates issued to them by AROs concerned, he added.

The voters of a village on the Sino-India border in Himachal Pradesh have boycotted the Lok Sabha poll as the government "failed" to find a permanent solution to frequent floods they face.

The voters of a village on the Sino-India border in Himachal Pradesh have boycotted the Lok Sabha poll as the government "failed" to find a permanent solution to frequent floods they face. Located at an altitude of 10,000 feet and around 350 km from state capital Shimla, voters at Geu village in Lahaul and Spiti district said they had been demanding their resettlement but their demands remained unheard. "We have to take the decision as none of the governments have found a permanent solution to frequent floods due to a nearby nullah," a villager said. According to the district election office, there are 167 voters registered at the village and none of them have voted so far. The district officials and election staff is in the village to persuade them to withdraw the boycott and exercise their franchise. Only five votes have been cast at the Geu polling station, that too were cast by the poll staff, a district spokesperson said. The five members of the poll staff do not belong to the village but they cast their votes on the basis of election duty certificates issued to them by AROs concerned, he added.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Villagers boycott voting in Himachal as government failed to find solution to frequent floods

Voter turnout recorded till 3 pm: Bihar- 36.20%, Himachal Pradesh- 45.38%, Madhya Pradesh- 46.51%, Punjab- 40.41%, Uttar Pradesh- 38.01%, West Bengal- 51.83%, Chandigarh- 37.50 and Jharkhand has recorded voter turnout of 55.88%. Watch this video to know more.

Voter turnout till 3 pm: Bihar- 36.20%, Madhya Pradesh- 46.51%, Uttar Pradesh- 38.01%

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar met Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/chandrababu-naidu-oppositions-trump-card-to-unite-anti-bjp-forces-179678">Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</a> on Sunday in a bid to step up efforts to form a non-BJP regime in the post-poll scenario.

On being asked about the purpose of the meeting, Pawar did not disclose much apart from saying that it was a meeting to assess the 'elections in their respective states'.

"We just met and assessed the elections in our respective states. We are waiting for counting day to take further steps," said Pawar.

In view of the impending results, non-BJP party leaders have been meeting each other to discuss the post-poll scenarios.

On May 18, Naidu undertook a hectic round of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/tdp-chief-naidu-meets-rahul-discusses-firming-up-anti-bjp-front-219558">discussions with opposition leader</a> including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow.

Naidu is on a mission of rallying opposition parties in a bid to keep the BJP out of power, in case its numbers fall short of majority considerably.

Sunday marks the end of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls in the country. The counting of votes would take place on May 23.&nbsp;

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar met Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday in a bid to step up efforts to form a non-BJP regime in the post-poll scenario.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar met Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday in a bid to step up efforts to form a non-BJP regime in the post-poll scenario. On being asked about the purpose of the meeting, Pawar did not disclose much apart from saying that it was a meeting to assess the 'elections in their respective states'. "We just met and assessed the elections in our respective states. We are waiting for counting day to take further steps," said Pawar. In view of the impending results, non-BJP party leaders have been meeting each other to discuss the post-poll scenarios. On May 18, Naidu undertook a hectic round of discussions with opposition leader including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow. Naidu is on a mission of rallying opposition parties in a bid to keep the BJP out of power, in case its numbers fall short of majority considerably. Sunday marks the end of the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls in the country. The counting of votes would take place on May 23.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: In a bid to firm anti-BJP front, Sharad Pawar meets Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi

Voters protested against BJP Kolkata candidate Rahul Sinha. "They pelted stones, I was the target, a journalist ended up getting hurt. EC has been informed. They are more people from outside that the actual number of voters," he said. Watch this video to know more.

India Vote: Ruckus during polling in Kolkata constituencies

Polling is being held in all 13 seats in Punjab and 13 in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat in Chandigarh. Watch this video to know more.

India Votes: 13 seats in Punjab go to polls

With voting underway for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/live-lok-sabha-polls-2019-phase-7-voting-begins-in-chandigarh-and-7-states-219713">Seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections</a>, large scale violence is being reported from different parliamentary constituencies of the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-violence-mars-polling-at-raiganj-chopra-211421">West Bengal, witnessed clashes</a> on Sunday too with Trinamool and BJP blaming each other for violence.

While vehicles of few leaders were vandalised in poll-related violence, BJP has also accused TMC of beating its office-bearers.

BJP MP candidate from Jadavpur, Anupam Hazra told ANI that the Mandal president of his party was beaten by 'goons'&nbsp;of TMC.

"TMC goons have beaten up a BJP Mandal president, a driver and attacked a car. We also rescued our three polling agents. TMC goons were going to carry out rigging at 52 booths. People are eager to vote for BJP but they are not allowing people to vote", he said.

Earlier while visiting polling booth number 150/137 in Jadavpur, he had also objected to women covering their faces while voting and said, "Women TMC workers with covered faces are casting proxy votes, it is difficult to establish their identity. When we raised an objection to it, they created a ruckus at the polling station."

BJP candidate for Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, Nilanjan Roy`s car was also vandalised in Dongaria area of the constituency on Saturday.

Voters in Basirhat and Jadavpurhave alleged that TMC workers are disrupting the election process by not allowing them to vote.

A protest was held by voters outside booth number 189 in Basirhat.

"We are not being allowed to vote by TMC goons. We went to Police for complaining against them, but TMC supporters stopped us midway and started beating us," a protestor said.

BJP`s Lok Sabha candidate from Basirhat, Sayantan Basu was also present at the spot.

"100 people were stopped from voting. We will take them to cast their vote," he said.

Party's candidate from Basirhat also alleged of the poll process being hindered by TMC workers and demanded the additional presence of Central forces.

Similarly, in Jadavpur, there were disturbances in the polling process at booth number 150 and 137.

Discontent over the poll process was not limited to BJP but CPI also complaint of high-handedness by TMC workers.CPI candidate Pallab Sengupta on Sunday registered 142 complaints against TMC workers. In his complaint, he had asserted that TMC workers were pressurizing voters to vote for their party`s candidate.West Bengal voted across all the seven phases of national polls, today being the last one.

All the earlier phases have witnessed poll violence with TMC and BJP trading blame over the issue. Nine seats in the state are voting today.Sunday marks the end of the seven-phase polling in the country with a total of 59 parliamentary constituencies voting today.

The counting of votes would take place on May 23.

With voting underway for the Seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections, large scale violence is being reported from different parliamentary constituencies of the state.

With voting underway for the Seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections, large scale violence is being reported from different parliamentary constituencies of the state. West Bengal, witnessed clashes on Sunday too with Trinamool and BJP blaming each other for violence. While vehicles of few leaders were vandalised in poll-related violence, BJP has also accused TMC of beating its office-bearers. BJP MP candidate from Jadavpur, Anupam Hazra told ANI that the Mandal president of his party was beaten by 'goons' of TMC. "TMC goons have beaten up a BJP Mandal president, a driver and attacked a car. We also rescued our three polling agents. TMC goons were going to carry out rigging at 52 booths. People are eager to vote for BJP but they are not allowing people to vote", he said. Earlier while visiting polling booth number 150/137 in Jadavpur, he had also objected to women covering their faces while voting and said, "Women TMC workers with covered faces are casting proxy votes, it is difficult to establish their identity. When we raised an objection to it, they created a ruckus at the polling station." BJP candidate for Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, Nilanjan Roy`s car was also vandalised in Dongaria area of the constituency on Saturday. Voters in Basirhat and Jadavpurhave alleged that TMC workers are disrupting the election process by not allowing them to vote. A protest was held by voters outside booth number 189 in Basirhat. "We are not being allowed to vote by TMC goons. We went to Police for complaining against them, but TMC supporters stopped us midway and started beating us," a protestor said. BJP`s Lok Sabha candidate from Basirhat, Sayantan Basu was also present at the spot. "100 people were stopped from voting. We will take them to cast their vote," he said. Party's candidate from Basirhat also alleged of the poll process being hindered by TMC workers and demanded the additional presence of Central forces. Similarly, in Jadavpur, there were disturbances in the polling process at booth number 150 and 137. Discontent over the poll process was not limited to BJP but CPI also complaint of high-handedness by TMC workers.CPI candidate Pallab Sengupta on Sunday registered 142 complaints against TMC workers. In his complaint, he had asserted that TMC workers were pressurizing voters to vote for their party`s candidate.West Bengal voted across all the seven phases of national polls, today being the last one. All the earlier phases have witnessed poll violence with TMC and BJP trading blame over the issue. Nine seats in the state are voting today.Sunday marks the end of the seven-phase polling in the country with a total of 59 parliamentary constituencies voting today. The counting of votes would take place on May 23.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Violence mar polls in West Bengal; BJP and CPI accuse Trinamool Congress of creating ruckus

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says that 'NDA will come to power, JDU will definitely be a part of it'. The 7th phase of lok Sabha election is underway

'NDA will come to power, JDU will definitely be a part of it': Nitish Kumar

Voter turnout recorded till 10 am: Bihar-10.65%, Madhya Pradesh-13.17%, Punjab-9.84%, Uttar Pradesh-9.67%, West Bengal- 14.22% and Jharkhand has recorded voter turnout of 15%. Watch full video to know more.

Voter turnout till 10 am: Bihar-10.65%, Madhya Pradesh-13.17%, West Bengal- 14.22%

Dismissing BJP's assertion it will get more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda Saturday said no national party can form the government without the support of regional parties.

Gowda, a former prime minister, also expressed confidence his son and Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would complete his five-year term.

Yesterday also he (BJP president Amit Shah just like that said they may get more than 300 seatsno; so will Congress come to power? both are national parties they (Congress) too have difficulty.

Without the cooperation of regional parties, no national party can administer, he said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said, in the same way without (the support of) national parties no regional party can govern.

JDS, an ally of Congress in Karnataka, has already pledged its support to Congress President Rahul Gandhi in forming a government at the Centre.

Addressing a press conference Friday, Shah had said BJP will have enough seats to form a government on its own.

"We will get more than 300 seats. This election is to choose the country's Prime Minister. Narendra Modi will be the PM," he added.

Referring to doubts expressed over the longevity of the Kumaraswamy government, Gowda said such talks were on since his son became the Chief Minister last year and asserted the coalition government will remain in power and complete its term.

Rahul Gandhi and (UPA chairperson) Sonia Gandhi have decided they will support the coalition government under Kumaraswamys leadership for five years and even gave it in writing, he said, accusing the media of "creating confusion".

Congress and JDS forged a post-poll alliance to form the coalition government after the assembly elections threw up a hung verdict.

Dismissing BJP's assertion it will get more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda Saturday said no national party can form the government without the support of regional parties.

Dismissing BJP's assertion it will get more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda Saturday said no national party can form the government without the support of regional parties. Gowda, a former prime minister, also expressed confidence his son and Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would complete his five-year term. Yesterday also he (BJP president Amit Shah just like that said they may get more than 300 seatsno; so will Congress come to power? both are national parties they (Congress) too have difficulty. Without the cooperation of regional parties, no national party can administer, he said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, in the same way without (the support of) national parties no regional party can govern. JDS, an ally of Congress in Karnataka, has already pledged its support to Congress President Rahul Gandhi in forming a government at the Centre. Addressing a press conference Friday, Shah had said BJP will have enough seats to form a government on its own. "We will get more than 300 seats. This election is to choose the country's Prime Minister. Narendra Modi will be the PM," he added. Referring to doubts expressed over the longevity of the Kumaraswamy government, Gowda said such talks were on since his son became the Chief Minister last year and asserted the coalition government will remain in power and complete its term. Rahul Gandhi and (UPA chairperson) Sonia Gandhi have decided they will support the coalition government under Kumaraswamys leadership for five years and even gave it in writing, he said, accusing the media of "creating confusion". Congress and JDS forged a post-poll alliance to form the coalition government after the assembly elections threw up a hung verdict.

Deve Gowda says no party can form government at Centre without support of regional players

The TMC wrote to the Election Commission Sunday alleging the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath is a violation of the model code of conduct.

"Even though the Election campaign for the last phase of polling for 2019 Lok Sabha is over as long as back on May 17 at 6 pm, surprisingly Narendra Modi's Kedarnath Yatra is being covered and widely televised for the last two days in all national as well as local media. This is a gross violation of the Model Code of Conduct," Trinamool Congress spokesperson Derek O'Brien said in the letter.

He said the prime minister even announced that the master plan for the Kedarnath Temple is ready and also addressed the public and the media at the temple town.

"it is absolutely unethical and morally incorrect."

"Every minute detail of his activities during the visit is being widely publicised with an ulterior motive to influence voters directly and/or indirectly."

"Modi Modi" chants are also being heard from the background," he said.

The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill intention to influence the voters" on the polling day.

It is unfortunate that the poll body has not taken any action against the PM, it added.

"Election Commission, the highest body and the eyes and ears of the democratic process, remains blind and deaf to the gross violation of the MCC. I would request you to take immediate action and stop telecast of such surreptitious and unfair campaign which is also morally wrong," he said.

Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Uttarakhand, reached Kedarnath on Saturday and is expected to be at Badrinath temple Sunday.

The TMC wrote to the Election Commission Sunday alleging the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath is a violation of the model code of conduct.

The TMC wrote to the Election Commission Sunday alleging the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath is a violation of the model code of conduct. "Even though the Election campaign for the last phase of polling for 2019 Lok Sabha is over as long as back on May 17 at 6 pm, surprisingly Narendra Modi's Kedarnath Yatra is being covered and widely televised for the last two days in all national as well as local media. This is a gross violation of the Model Code of Conduct," Trinamool Congress spokesperson Derek O'Brien said in the letter. He said the prime minister even announced that the master plan for the Kedarnath Temple is ready and also addressed the public and the media at the temple town. "it is absolutely unethical and morally incorrect." "Every minute detail of his activities during the visit is being widely publicised with an ulterior motive to influence voters directly and/or indirectly." "Modi Modi" chants are also being heard from the background," he said. The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill intention to influence the voters" on the polling day. It is unfortunate that the poll body has not taken any action against the PM, it added. "Election Commission, the highest body and the eyes and ears of the democratic process, remains blind and deaf to the gross violation of the MCC. I would request you to take immediate action and stop telecast of such surreptitious and unfair campaign which is also morally wrong," he said. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Uttarakhand, reached Kedarnath on Saturday and is expected to be at Badrinath temple Sunday.

Trinamool complaints to poll panel, says PM Modi's visit to Kedarnath violates Model Code of Conduct